Service Unit Department Manager RN, ED

Job Shift: Second Shift (Afternoon) For consideration, please submit your resume to Jovita.Fumar@kp.org . Reference Job FM.0800148 This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: TPMG Administration SCHEDULE: Full Time Regular, 40 Hours/Week, Evening shift EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:  Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in nursing or health related field required. Masters degree preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. CPR certification required.JOB SUMMARY:  ·  Manages the operations of a large unit or multiple units.  Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, federal, state and local requirements.·  Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers in establishing, implementing clients’ expectations.  Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.  Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.·  Develops and monitors budgets and resource allocations.  Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.·  Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train & maintain the competency of all department staff.·  Develops, implements and monitors departments’ policies and procedures, which support the organization’s goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.·  Collaborates with Physician Team Leader and Department Chief in developing the level of patient services and the day to day operations of the department.·  Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.·  Responsibility across the GSAA. QUALIFICATIONS: Significant nursing experience in both outpatient care and management/leadership roles preferred(usually 5 years). Significant supervisory experience required (usually 5 years). Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations. Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills. Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred.Ability to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.  DUTIES:  Manages the operations of a large unit or multiple units. Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers in establishing, implementing, and maintaining patient care and quality service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations. Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors budgets and resource allocations. Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Provides on going staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Collaborates with Physician Team Leader and Department Chief in developing the level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department. Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: Manages the operations of the Dermatology Department across the GSAA. Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers in establishing, implementing, and maintaining patient care and quality service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations. Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors budgets and resource allocations. Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Provides on going staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Collaborates with Physician Team Leader and Department Chief in developing the level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department. Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente’s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente’s policies and procedures.  Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis.  At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status.  Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Additional Information Reference Code: FM.0800148 Position Type: Full Time, Employee Contact Information Jovita Fumar Apply by Email Kaiser Permanente - Northern California